Instructor's Name: Mary SylwesterInstructor e-mail: mary.sylwester@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 503-848-2282Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: MaryPreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR121Course CRN: 40284# of students: 27ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-01Alternate Date: 2012-11-08Preferred Time: 8:00 amAlternate Time:Duration: 110If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? NoIf yes please specify:Assignment description and sample topics: Students will be starting work on atopic of their choice related to Jon Krakauer's *Into the Wild.* Topics mayinclude the role of wilderness in American life; voluntary simplicity; hobolifestyle; dysfunctional father-son relationships; initiation andcoming-of-age rituals involving wilderness. Students will have chosen atopic and will be starting to look for sources. They will be beginning toconstruct an annotated bibliography of relevant materials.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles andevaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes)Other notes: If we can have the classroom from 8:00 a.m. to 10:50, I wouldlike to give the class 40 min or so at the end to look for sources with thelibrarian and I circulating among them to offer suggestions.

Instructor's Name: Craig BuchnerInstructor e-mail: craig.buchner@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 518.496.9562Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: CraigPreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: Wr227Course CRN: 46729# of students: 25ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-01Alternate Date:Preferred Time: 12:00 pmAlternate Time:Duration: 80If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? YesIf yes please specify: 15 minsAssignment description and sample topics: We will be researching how to find"research proposals." The major assignment is writing a research grant.Students are to perform general research, finding a variety of grantproposals they may be eligible for or interesting in writing (even as ahypothetical proposal).Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes) - Other (please explain below) (15 minutes)Other notes: The remainder of the time should be spent on searching for a

Instructor's Name: Marianne MonsonInstructor e-mail: marianne.monsonburton@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 503-709-5740Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: MariannePreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR 121Course CRN:# of students: 27ADA provisions needed:Preferred Date: 2012-11-07Alternate Date: 2012-11-05Preferred Time: 10:00 amAlternate Time:Duration: 110If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? YesIf yes please specify: Announcements, etcAssignment description and sample topics: We are working on persuasive essaysrelated to the topic of food.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles andevaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes)Other notes: I would like an explanation of how to use the library databasesto find well-respected sources. Thank you!

Instructor's Name: Craig BuchnerInstructor e-mail: craig.buchner@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 518.496.9562Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: CraigPreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR227Course CRN: 46729# of students: 25ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-06Alternate Date:Preferred Time: 12:00 pmAlternate Time:Duration: 80If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? YesIf yes please specify: 15 minsAssignment description and sample topics: We will be researching specific"research proposals" that they have found from the previous library session.The major assignment is writing a research grant. Students are to performspecific research, finding a variety of support for their specific topic.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles andevaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes) - Other (please explain below) (15 minutes)Other notes: Students should spend the rest of the time researching theirspecific topic.

Instructor's Name: Danica FiermanInstructor e-mail: danica.fierman15@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 9717227643Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: DanicaPreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: College ReadingCourse CRN: 43912# of students: 25ADA provisions needed:Preferred Date: 2012-11-13Alternate Date: 2012-11-15Preferred Time: 12:00 pmAlternate Time: 1:00 pmDuration: 80If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? YesIf yes please specify: Just about 5 minutes to collect assignments andoverview next classAssignment description and sample topics: Students will be embarking on theirInformation Literacy project. They will be clarifying topics and working onfocusing their questions about the topic. They will also be asked todetermine credibility of sources and the relevance of sources to theirquestions.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles andevaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes)Other notes:Email to RC librarians: pkessing@pcc.edu, robin.shapiro@pcc.edu,sara.seely@pcc.edu

These topics may range from social issues (racism in community colleges, gunrights in Oregon, etc.) to political (the death penalty, presidential race,tax policy, judicial policy, etc.), cultural (shifting demographics in theU.S., independent film and tv of the 2000s, etc.) and personal issues.

The assignment requires them to find 5-10 articles (some scholarly, some notscholarly) that relate to their topic and do both reading and writing taskswith these articles, so, my hope with this library time is for someinstruction by a librarian about using search databases such as SIRS andEBSCO and then some supported search time where both the librarian and I roamhelping students find articles.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes)Other notes:As I mention above, I'd love some instruction and demonstrations about how touse the easier databases such as SIRS. I want the students to find morescholarly, longer articles on their topics but not get overwhelmed withhighly technical and sophisticated scholarly works. I imagine the level ofmost works they will be able to really understand to be at the "New Yorker,""Harpers," "Foreign Affairs," level and not the "Journal of AngularMechanics" level, as this is RD 115, but I want them to find things a littleharder than "Time Magazine." I am open to suggestions for what databases touse for this.

I imagine about 30 minutes of demonstrations about how to search and how tosave, email or print articles they find, and then the rest of the class assupported independent searching time. I hope that is possible.Email to RC librarians: pkessing@pcc.edu, robin.shapiro@pcc.edu,sara.seely@pcc.edu

For this essay, you will choose a topic that interests you. This topiccould be anything from stem cell research to public school vs. private schoolto alternative energy solutions. Be creative with your topic and make sureit is something that deeply interests you; it should be something that youwant to learn more about because you will be spending over three weeksresearching, writing, and thinking about this topic.

From your own personal opinion on the issue and from the research and supportyou find on it, you will come up with a thesis that states your side of theissue and why. This paper should be your opinion and argument and notsomebody else’s; the outside sources you use in your paper are going tosupport your argument, NOT make your argument. Your own words and manner ofpersuasion are the most important factors of proving your thesis. The thesisstatement should be the culmination of the gathered evidence presented inyour paper. In other words, be sure that you use the sources in your paperwisely; don’t just drop them in because you need quotes in your paper –use them to prove a particular point or to show another side of the issue.

In a research paper, you are expected to develop a point of view toward yourmaterial, take a stand, and express some original thought.

This essay should persuade the reader to agree with your side through youreffective reasoning skills and the outside sources that are credible andconvincing.

Requirements

• The essay must include a thesis statement, which appears in theintroduction and clearly explains the purpose of the essay. It should beobvious from the thesis statement which “side” of the issue you willtake.• While the majority of the essay will be catered to your “side,” youmust also consider the “other side” at some point. (We will discusscounterarguments in class.)• Your essay must have a strong introduction and conclusion.• Your essay must have solid main points. All main points must relate tothe thesis statement and must be backed up by or draw upon outside sources.• You are permitted to incorporate your opinion and personal experienceinto this essay. However, do not overuse “I” statements.• Your essay must be in proper MLA format, including in-text citations forall direct and indirect quotations and paraphrases, proper paper setup, andan accurate Works Cited page.• You must include a minimum of 6 credible sources in this essay: Three ofyour sources must come from the online databases that are available throughPCC’s library resource page. Where you find the rest of the sources is upto you. Remember: personal interviews also count as sources but they must berelevant interviewees.• If using the internet for your sources, be sure that the website iscredible and not some homemade website that goes unchecked for accuracy.• You must attribute your sources correctly, i.e., proper quoting andformatting.• Grammar, mechanics and punctuation must be correct and clear.

Specifics

The essay must be between 5–7 pages in length. You can include images inyour papers as visual aids, if helpful to the reader, but these graphics donot count towards the minimum six pages of length. All drafts must be typedin 12-point Times New Roman font, double spaced, with 1” margins. Thefinal draft will exhibit evidence of careful proofreading. You will also berequired to include a Works Cited page in appropriate MLA format that comesat the very end of the essay; remember, the Works Cited page lists only thematerial that you are quoting or paraphrasing from. Be sure that you have anengaging and original title.

For more on hints for this paper, use your textbook; the sections onargumentative writing and research are extremely comprehensive. So, pleaseread chapter 10 (Argumentation) and chapter 14 (Writing a Paper UsingResearch) in Steps to Writing Well. To see a visual example of a student’sresearch paper, look at pp. 422–30. Again, I encourage you to use thesewonderful chapters as you write this essay. We will go through some of thistextbook material in class, but when you get stuck, check these books for theanswers; they’ll likely have them.

Due dates

First Rough Draft due beginning of class Dec. 4Second Rough Draft due beginning of class Dec.6Final Draft due beginning of class Dec. 11

Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles andevaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes)Other notes: In summer term, Sara Seely gave a wonderful presentation to my WR 122 students. This presentation focused mostly on where to look forspecific topics. It was wonderfully presented. I would like to brieflydiscuss the presentation with the librarian before it occurs. Thank you!!!You guys rock.

Instructor's Name: Sharla Yates-SeifInstructor e-mail: sharla.yatesseif@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 503 750 9552Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as:Preferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR 121Course CRN: 46768# of students: 28ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-16Alternate Date: 2012-11-09Preferred Time: 9:30 amAlternate Time: 10:00 amDuration: 50If other: We can also meet at 11 a.m.Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? NoIf yes please specify:Assignment description and sample topics: I do not have the exact rubriccomposed yet, but I'm thinking of an overview of researching skills and anoverview of how to use databases for the library as the purpose of our visit. Also, a "how to search" Google well seminar would be helpful. They will beusing an outside source for their last paper, but as is a Process Analysispaper, the source may simply be an encyclopedia entry or definition ratherthan a scholarly journal.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes) - Other (please explain below) (15 minutes)Other notes: I do not have the exact rubric composed yet, but I'm thinking ofan overview of researching skills and an overview of how to use databases forthe library as the purpose of our visit. Also, a "how to search" Google wellseminar would be helpful. They will be using an outside source for theirlast paper, but as is a Process Analysis paper, the source may simply be anencyclopedia entry or definition rather than a scholarly journal.

Instructor's Name: Steve MainvilleInstructor e-mail: smainvil@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 971.722.7101Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: StevePreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR 121Course CRN: 40726# of students: 27ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-19Alternate Date: 2012-11-21Preferred Time: 10:00 amAlternate Time:Duration: 80If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? YesIf yes please specify: about 5 minutes at the start or end of the classAssignment description and sample topics:A. Drug testing should/should not be allowed in public high schools. If youagree, which students should be tested? How and under what circumstances?Why? Consider any relevant aspects of this issue. Do not focus on athletesand steroids.B. Drug testing of employees and job applicants should/should not be allowed.If you agree, which employees should be tested? How and under whatcircumstances? Why? Consider any relevant aspects of this issue. Do not focuson athletes and steroids.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles andevaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes)Other notes: If there is time for a brief tour of the library, that would befine.

Instructor's Name: Steve MainvilleInstructor e-mail: smainvil@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 971.722.7101Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: StevePreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR 121Course CRN: # of students: 27ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-19Alternate Date: 2012-11-21Preferred Time: 12:00pmAlternate Time:Duration: 80If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? YesIf yes please specify: about 5 minutes at the start or end of the classAssignment description and sample topics:A. Drug testing should/should not be allowed in public high schools. If youagree, which students should be tested? How and under what circumstances?Why? Consider any relevant aspects of this issue. Do not focus on athletesand steroids.B. Drug testing of employees and job applicants should/should not be allowed.If you agree, which employees should be tested? How and under whatcircumstances? Why? Consider any relevant aspects of this issue. Do not focuson athletes and steroids.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles andevaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes)Other notes: If there is time for a brief tour of the library, that would befine.

Instructor's Name: Jason StifflerInstructor e-mail: jason.stiffler@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 503-867-2723Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: JasonPreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR 121Course CRN: 46743# of students: 27ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-19Alternate Date:Preferred Time: 4:00 pmAlternate Time:Duration: 110If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? NoIf yes please specify:Assignment description and sample topics: This is my standard researchscavenger hunt for my WR 121 students. No instruction is needed from alibrarian, but I'm always glad to have a librarian around if one isavailable, to help guide the students through the exercise.Students will be able to (check all that apply):Other notes: I'm once again late in making this request, and have only myselfto blame if nothing is available. If the library room is already booked, letme know so I can start pestering Jeff Wilson. :-)

Instructor's Name: Craig BuchnerInstructor e-mail: craig.buchner@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 518.496.9562Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: CraigPreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR121Course CRN: 46722# of students: 27ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-20Alternate Date:Preferred Time: 10:00 amAlternate Time:Duration: 80If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? YesIf yes please specify: 10 minsAssignment description and sample topics: Students will be finding a varietyof support for their research assignment, which will be based on memory. Theessay they will be writing will be formatted as a list (like Susan Sontag's"Notes on Camp.")Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes)

Instructor's Name: Sharla Yates-SeifInstructor e-mail: sharla.yatesseif@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 503 750 9552Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as:Preferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR 121Course CRN: 46764# of students: 28ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-20Alternate Date: 2012-11-15Preferred Time: 6:30 pmAlternate Time: 7:00 pmDuration: 50If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? NoIf yes please specify:Assignment description and sample topics: I do not have the exact rubriccomposed yet, but I'm thinking of an overview of researching skills and anoverview of how to use databases for the library as the purpose of our visit. Also, a "how to search" Google well seminar would be helpful. They will beusing an outside source for their last paper, but as is a Process Analysispaper, the source may simply be an encyclopedia entry or definition ratherthan a scholarly journal.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes)Other notes: I do not have the exact rubric composed yet, but I'm thinking ofan overview of researching skills and an overview of how to use databases forthe library as the purpose of our visit. Also, a "how to search" Google wellseminar would be helpful. They will be using an outside source for theirlast paper, but as is a Process Analysis paper, the source may simply be anencyclopedia entry or definition rather than a scholarly journal.

Instructor's Name: Andy ZboralskiInstructor e-mail: andrew.zboralski@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 503-317-9135Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: AndyPreferred contact:Course no. or title: Writing 122Course CRN:# of students: 26ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-21Alternate Date: 2012-11-26Preferred Time: 12:15 pmAlternate Time: 1:00 amDuration: 50If other: Or less: I would like to have the students in a room with computersto find professional sources for their essays.Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? NoIf yes please specify:Assignment description and sample topics: The students are writing a proposalessay that begins with a global or national focus, and the essay concludeswith a local focus. The topics are chosen by the students and approved by me.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles andevaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes)

Instructor's Name: Elizabeth SmithInstructor e-mail: elizabeth.smith34@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 503.245.1055Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: ElizabethPreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR 115Course CRN: 46736# of students: 25ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-21Alternate Date:Preferred Time: 2:00 pmAlternate Time: 3:00 pmDuration: 80If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? YesIf yes please specify: Will go over some work before or after the instructionAssignment description and sample topics: Still deciding.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles andevaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes)

Instructor's Name: Jason StifflerInstructor e-mail: jason.stiffler@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 503-867-2723Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: JasonPreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR 121Course CRN: 46743# of students: 27ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-21Alternate Date:Preferred Time: 4:00 pmAlternate Time:Duration: 110If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? NoIf yes please specify:Assignment description and sample topics: This is my usual day-two exercise,where students have time to perform guided research on their paper topics,with help available from me, and from a librarian if one is available.Students will be able to (check all that apply):Other notes: Again, this is hitting you at the last minute, largely because Iam a terrible person. If things are already booked, that's my fault, and Ican start asking Jeff Wilson if there's any hope for me. :-)

Instructor's Name: Lisa Garcia StifflerInstructor e-mail: lisa.stiffler@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 503 423 7263Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: LisaPreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR 121Course CRN: 41175# of students: 31ADA provisions needed:Preferred Date: 2012-11-19Alternate Date:Preferred Time: 6:00 pmAlternate Time:Duration: 50If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? NoIf yes please specify:Assignment description and sample topics: Final paper will be a researchedargument - I will forward a prompt to you - they will need to research acontroversial topic.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles andevaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes)Other notes: I would like them to have the time after the talk in thecomputer lab to do some research of their own. Thanks!

Instructor's Name: Elizabeth SmithInstructor e-mail: elizabeth.smith34@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 503.245.1055Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: ElizabethPreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: WR 115Course CRN: 46736# of students: 25ADA provisions needed: noPreferred Date: 2012-11-26Alternate Date:Preferred Time: 2:00 pmAlternate Time:Duration: 110If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? YesIf yes please specify: odds and endsAssignment description and sample topics: Still decidingStudents will be able to (check all that apply):Other notes: I would like to reserve this room for a "Librarian Drive-by"(after our day of full instruction on 11/21) similar to what Chris Jensen hasdone on 11/21. Thank you.

Second sessionInstructor's Name: Danica FiermanInstructor e-mail: danica.fierman15@pcc.eduInstructor's Phone: 9717227643Instructor's Location: Rock CreekRefer to me as: DanicaPreferred contact: e-mailCourse no. or title: Reading 115 --College ReadingCourse CRN: 43912# of students: 25ADA provisions needed:Preferred Date: 2012-11-27Alternate Date: 2012-11-29Preferred Time: 12:00 pmAlternate Time: 1:00 pmDuration: 80If other:Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day oflibrary instruction? YesIf yes please specify: Maybe 5 minutes to collect homeworkAssignment description and sample topics: Continued work on their informationliteracy project. This day would be a session devoted mostly to independentwork with support from librarian. It would also be a good opportunity tohone in on relevance of materials.Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and othermaterials (15 minutes)Other notes:Email to RC librarians: pkessing@pcc.edu, robin.shapiro@pcc.edu,sara.seely@pcc.edu